Application Guide and Document Forms

In order to submit your online application for studies at RSU, follow the instructions and prepare the requested application documents. Your application will be processed for a decision about the study place only when it is fully assembled, that is, only when all of the required supporting digital documents are uploaded or received at RSU. If an incomplete digital application is received, the RSU International Admissions Office will check and register it and will contact you regarding the missing document(s) to be submitted by the application deadline.
See here for the full Admissions Procedure.

Undergraduate / Medicine, Dentistry and Bachelor’s Study Programmes

Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.

Upload your photo (which will be used for your student ID card), fill in the necessary information, and upload the following application documents to the section “Completed Education”.

1. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back)
   • Upload the document onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
   • Click on “Attach the identification document”.
2. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip
   (EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
   • Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
   • The application fee shall be paid to:
     Recipient: Riga Stradins University 
     Registration No: 90000013771
     Bank: A/S Swedbank 
     Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
     SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 
     Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
     Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname
3. Secondary School Leaving Documents
   • Upload secondary school leaving documents onto the subsection “Secondary School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
   • Provide the documents both in the original language and a certified translation in English (in paper form with stamp and signature of the translator) (if the documents are not issued in English).
   • If you studied in a secondary school outside of the EU/EEA, all secondary school leaving documents have to be legalised or have to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).
4. Document Confirming English Proficiency*
   • * The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their secondary education in English or are citizens of the EU/EEA countries (the final English grade from secondary school will be evaluated).
   • See the list of accepted language certificates and the minimum scores on the RSU website section - Requirements for English Proficiency.
   • Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
5. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
   • Upload original letters signed by the referee onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
   • We accept letters only on the official RSU form. Both Word and PDF formats can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
   • The letters are usually written by teachers, professors, employers, course instructors, etc.
   • We do NOT accept letters written by relatives or friends.
6. Letter of Motivation
   • Upload the documents onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
   • We accept letters only on the official RSU form. Both Word and PDF formats can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
   • Explain your motivation to study at RSU and the chosen programme. Include information about relevant personal, professional, or academic achievements.
7. ECTS Transfer students*
   • If you have a previous University education or you currently are a University student, there might be courses/subjects eligible for transfer of study credits.
   • Upload the Official Academic Transcript (signed and stamped by the University) onto the subsection “Secondary School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
   • The academic transcript has to be provided in English (original transcript or a certified copy). The transcript should include exam grades and ECTS credit points received in all completed courses/subjects.
   • More information on the RSU website section - Transfer students.
      

Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

Postgraduate / Master’s Study Programmes

Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.

Upload your photo (which will be used for your student ID card), fill in the necessary information, and upload the following application documents to the section “Completed Education”.

1. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back)
   • Upload the document onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
   • Click on “Attach the identification document”.
2. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip
   (EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
   • Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
   • The application fee shall be paid to:
     Recipient: Riga Stradins University 
     Registration No: 90000013771
     Bank: A/S Swedbank 
     Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
     SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 
     Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
     Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname
3. Bachelor’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement 
   • Upload your bachelor’s degree diploma and diploma supplement onto the subsection “Secondary School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
   • Provide the documents both in the original language and a certified translation in English (in paper form with stamp and signature of the translator) (if the documents are not issued in English).
   • If you studied in a university outside of the EU/EEA, all secondary school leaving documents have to be legalised or have to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).
4. Document Confirming English Proficiency
   • See the list of accepted language certificates and the minimum scores on the RSU website section - Requirements for English Proficiency.
   • Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
   • The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their bachelor’s degree in English. If the medium of instruction is not mentioned in the bachelor’s diploma, an official signed letter from the university is required.
5. Letter of Motivation
   • Upload the documents onto the subsection “Letters (Recommendation & Motivation)”.
   • We accept letters only on the official RSU form. Both Word and PDF formats can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
   • Explain your motivation to study at RSU and the chosen programme. Include information about relevant personal, professional, or academic achievements.

Programme specific additional documents:

Health Management:

1. CV (Curriculum Vitae in English)
   • Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
2. Publications and Documents of Additional Training/Activities (preferable)
   • Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
   • We accept your publications & documents confirming your participation in courses, seminars, conferences, etc.
      

International Governance and Diplomacy, Russia and Eurasia Studies

1. Written Essay
   • An essay (1000 words) on a topical issue in international relations.
   • Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
2. Publications and Documents of Additional Training/Activities (preferable)
   • Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
   • We accept your publications & documents confirming your participation in courses, seminars, conferences, etc.

Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

PhD / Doctor of Science Study Programmes

Complete the Online Application on the e-Admissions Portal.

Upload your photo (which will be used for your student ID card), fill in the necessary information, and upload the following application documents to the section “Completed Education”.

1. Passport/ID Card - picture page of the passport or the national ID card (front and back)
   • Upload the document onto the section “Passport/ID Card”.
   • Click on “Attach the identification document”.
2. EUR 100.00 Application Fee Payment Slip
   (EUR 20.00 for citizens of Latvia, who have obtained their previous education in Latvia)
   • Upload the payment slip onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
   • The application fee shall be paid to:
     Recipient: Riga Stradins University 
     Registration No: 90000013771
     Bank: A/S Swedbank 
     Bank address: Balasta dambis 1a, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvija
     SWIFT/BIC: HABALV22 
     Account No (IBAN): LV02 HABA 0551 0003 7605 0
     Purpose of payment: Application fee for name, surname
3. Master’s Degree Diploma and Diploma Supplement 
   • Upload your master’s degree diploma and diploma supplement onto the subsection “Secondary School/University Diploma & Grade Transcript”.
   • Provide the documents both in the original language and a certified translation in English (in paper form with stamp and signature of the translator) (if the documents are not issued in English).
   • If you studied in a university outside of the EU/EEA, all secondary school leaving documents have to be legalised or have to have an Apostille seal on them (depending on the country where you studied).
4. Document Confirming English Proficiency
   • See the list of accepted language certificates and the minimum scores on the RSU website section - Requirements for English Proficiency.
   • Upload the English proficiency document onto the subsection “English Proficiency Certificate”.
   • The document is not required for applicants who have obtained their bachelor’s degree in English. If the medium of instruction is not mentioned in the master’s diploma, an official signed letter from the university is required.
5. CV (Curriculum Vitae in English (signed))
   • Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
6. Supervisor’s CV (Curriculum Vitae in English (signed) of the supervisor(s) of the doctoral thesis)
   • Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
7. Abstract for Planned Doctoral Thesis
   • Upload the abstract of the planned doctoral thesis (maximum 6 pages) with your signature and signature(s) of the supervisor(s) of the doctoral thesis.
   • Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.
8. Publications and Documents Confirming Scientific Work
   • Upload the document onto the subsection “Other Documents (payment slip, additional certificates, etc.)”.

Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with further instructions.

Application Submission

When the application is complete and submitted, send an e-mail to admissionsrsu[pnkts]lv (admissions[at]rsu[dot]lv) with your online application NUMBER (your digital application page, top right corner) and your NAME, SURNAME. This will allow us to process your application. Once we have checked and registered your digital application, we will send you an email about your application. For any inquiries, please contact us via admissionsrsu[pnkts]lv (admissions[at]rsu[dot]lv).

Decisions on Study Places

The decision of the RSU International Admissions Committee about the offer of study place/rejection letter will be announced within two months after receiving a complete digital application. We take decisions on study places on rolling basis. At the beginning of the admission process, the decisions are taken roughly once a month. Later in the admission process, the decisions are more frequent – every two weeks or even every week. Thus, if you apply early and submit all necessary application documents, you will get an early answer. 

Check for updates on your online application. If RSU decides to issue an Offer of Study Place to you, it is published on your online application. The exact same information is also sent to the e-mail address specified in your online application. 

Additional Documents for non-EU/EEA applicants

to be brought to RSU upon commencing studies.

There are three different procedures that you may undergo depending on your country of citizenship. Please see the RSU website section - Immigration Procedure for Non-EU/EEA Citizens.